Creative Director – remote freelance

About the role

Our client, a global consumer brand, is seeking a Creative Director for a 3‑month freelance assignment that is fully remote. The position requires the candidate to be based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert understanding of design and develop bar‑raising creative across brand applications and seasonal events.
• Art direct editorial photography and collaborate with photographers, stylists, designers, illustrators, copywriters, and business partners.
• Participate hands‑on to deliver exceptional brand systems, experiences, and campaigns reaching millions of customers worldwide.
• Apply strategic design thinking across digital, social, broadcast, print, and out‑of‑home channels.
• Translate macro ideas from creative briefs into micro design solutions.
• Present work professionally with enthusiasm and dive deep to understand stakeholder objectives.

Requirements

• 9+ years of design industry experience (agency or in‑house).
• Portfolio demonstrating seasonal, event, and/or brand campaigns across multiple touch points.
• Experience in photo art direction (studio and lifestyle).
• Experience presenting work to senior leadership and clients/customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a world‑class brand‑focused design agency or consultancy.
• Strong grasp of the creative process from ideation through implementation.
• Strong understanding of typography, design principles, and color.
• Ability to develop creative based on creative brief objectives.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of production best practices for print and digital mediums.
• Strong bias for action in a fast‑paced, metric‑driven environment.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results on creative projects.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Skills

• Design systems expertise.
• Strategic design thinking across multiple marketing channels.
• Macro‑to‑micro design translation.
• Creative innovation and customer‑focused user experience focus.
• Collaboration with global teams.

Schedule

3‑month freelance assignment, fully remote, US‑based.